Fred Segal 8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood and 500 Broadway, Santa Monica
Although architecturally nondescript vaguely googie 50s architecture on the exterior—it is an L.A. staple. —Mark McVay, SmithGroup
Noodle Stories 8323 W 3rd St, Los Angeles
323/651-1782
For clothing and accessories. It carries my favorite designers and is run by a good friend who has a great eye. —Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects